Weight
Domestic Shorthair weight chart
The everyday house cat, tough as nails with endless coat patterns and personalities. Represents 95% of pet cats worldwide.
Varies widely – generally friendly, adaptable, resilient.
Adult reference weight is 6 to 16 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 20 years.
Breed record origin is Worldwide.
The breed record marks Domestic Shorthair as a fit for a first-time owner.
How much does a Domestic Shorthair weigh?
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 3.1 lb2.5 to 3.8 | 2.2 lb1.8 to 2.8 |
| 12 weeks | 4.7 lb3.9 to 5.3 | 3.7 lb3.1 to 4.3 |
| 16 weeks | 6.2 lb5.3 to 6.9 | 5.1 lb4.5 to 6 |
| 20 weeks | 7.4 lb6.7 to 8.3 | 6.5 lb5.8 to 7.4 |
| 24 weeks | 8.4 lb7.6 to 9.3 | 7.6 lb6.8 to 8.6 |
| 30 weeks | 9.2 lb8.3 to 9.9 | 9.1 lb8.1 to 9.9 |
| 36 weeks | 9.9 lb9 to 11.1 | 9.7 lb8.8 to 11 |
| 42 weeks | 9.8 lb8.8 to 10.7 | 10.4 lb9.3 to 11.3 |
| 1 year | 10.1 lb8.9 to 11.5 | 10.5 lb9.1 to 12 |
| 15 months | 10.7 lb9.7 to 11.8 | 11.2 lb10.2 to 12.2 |
| 18 months | 11 lb9.6 to 13 | 11 lb9.7 to 12.6 |
Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.
Adult weight up to 7.26kg exceeds WALTHAM 7kg ceiling. Milestones scaled from WALTHAM by breed adult midpoint (4.99kg). Confirm with vet and BCS.
The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset
Food
Standard adult cat food with portion control. Mixed cats get fat on free-fed kibble.
Home
Indoor is safer. Scratching posts and a window beat outdoor roaming.
Company
Varies. Many like family; some want one person. Let the cat set the pace.
Coat
Weekly brush. More in spring.
What tends to stress them
- Dirty litter
- Sudden diet changes
- No vertical space
Breed risks to mention to a vet
- Dental disease
- Obesity
- FIV/FeLV (if outdoor)
A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.
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